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A nice spot with a lineup of food trucks, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and something for everyone, from coffee and desserts to shawarma , sushi and burgers, perfect for big indecisive gatherings. Amo Sami will forever win me over whenever I see these trucks, and with lots of halal options, this place is an easy recommendation every time.
I wish I could leave a separate review for just Qahwah House at this location. I was so disappointed to order a hot chocolate and I got home. Took the lid off and almost half of it is gone! I've never had this experience before. I'm not sure if it was negligence or intentional ... but def not what I expect when paying for a hot chocolate. The rest of the place is clean, friendly staff but I hope these separate stores do a better job.
This is a cool concept spot with multiple food trucks outside, a few food spots on the inside, and common seating areas both inside and outside. You can pay cash at the food trucks or you can use an app (scan a QR code) to order using your credit card. You can order through the app for any of the trucks or inside spots. This is a great way try a bunch of different places in one spot, or, have options for everyone in your family who can't agree on where to go for lunch or dinner. I'll review each of the places we tried below (TL;DR), but overall, food was excellent, delivery was quick (except for one truck...more on that below), atmosphere was good, vibe was relaxed and upbeat, very clean inside, and friendly/helpful staff and truck operators all around. Some prices were a bit high, but we didn't feel like it was extreme based on the quality of food and the ability to easily try different offerings without having to drive all over. The biggest knock was that even though we were greeted right away by a very friendly 'guide' when we walked in, his explanation of how the concept works was confusing and incomplete. We ended up having to speak to the folks running the trucks to better understand how to navigate the ordering process, cash vs credit card, and the ability to order everything from all the different trucks on one ticket, not separate tickets for each truck. Our other disappointment was that we went there for lunch (at 12:30p on the weekend) and the biggest indoor spot we wanted to try told us they weren't opening until 2pm so we'd have to come back later (maybe next time). Here's who we ended up trying: Big Red's BBQ Pit: Holy Smokin' Brisket Burnt Ends Batman! Big Red served up the absolute best burnt ends I've ever had from a food truck, and at the top of the list for all time best that I've had. Perfectly charred, crunchy bark while maintaining a juicy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfectly smoked inside. The rub and BBQ sauce were spot-on. Everyone in our family agreed that it was the best thing we tried all day. I guess I could have just said: 10/10 no notes. So Cheesy: Came highly recommended by some friends. A delicious sounding menu with some great options. The Steak Tacos were tender, flavorful, and filled to the max. The cilantro aioli and chipotle crema were flavor-bombs that really brought it all together. Fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The Phili-Mignon sandwich was very good, but not quite as good as I was hoping to get based on the description and price. It was on the small side, very bread-heavy, short on steak, and the beet horseradish mayo was lacking the 'kick' I was looking for. Again, perfectly cooked & seasoned fries on the side. This was the busiest truck we ordered from, so the wait time was much longer than all the rest, especially since there was only one guy working. However, while talking to the guy at the Parma truck (more below) after he finished our order, he ran over to So Cheesy to give him a hand in the truck and help push out food. IMHO, I thought this showed a great collaboration and willingness to put the customer first. Overall, a good experience with So Cheesy, but I'd skip the Phili-Mignon Sandwich and opt for a burger (heard others there saying how amazing they were) or their tacos on our next visit. Parma: My wife had the Arugula Insalata and couldn't stop raving about it. She loved the ingredients, flavor, freshness, and size. Possibly one of the best 'bang for your buck' items that we tried. I didn't catch his name, but the gentleman running the truck was super nice, brought my wife's salad inside to her while the rest of us were outside waiting on other food, and even ran over to help the guy in the So Cheesy truck push out orders! Amo Samis Sammies: We tried the Breadless Chicken Shawarma Bowl. It was delicious and piled a mile high with tasty, marinated, tender chicken. The dressing was light and tangy, and the Lebanese pickles were incredible. I initially thought the price was a bit high for a 'bowl', but after seeing how much chicken was stacked on top, it made sense.
We've been wanting to visit for a while, I've been twice in the last few weeks. Cool concept, nice clean dining area inside, seating outside when it's nice. There are several eateries inside and a bunch of food trucks outside. The staff on our first visit was great, one guy came up to us and greeted us, then explained how ordering worked. So simple, you sit down, scan the QR code which takes you to all of the vendors menus, you order and pay online, and they bring the food to you. As we waited, I noticed how the staff working was delivering food, and clearing and cleaning tables very quickly. A manager named Ali, came up and talked to us for a few minutes. He asked if it was our first time and also explained how things work at the Canteen. Very personable guy and he had a hard working staff. The place was clean and really bright inside(probably too bright). There is a coffee & dessert place, a sushi place, bubble tea, and frozen custard inside, plus the food trucks outside featuring Italian, BBQ, burgers, chicken & waffles, Shawarma and more...
This place is amazing i will stop here several times until I try it all. Its a cool place for the Spring Summer and Fall. Outdoor seating and 5 different food trucks
I really like this spot! I've tried items from a few of the food trucks and everything has been delicious and fresh. I was most skeptical of the sushi spot, but that even blew me away! The sushi burrito is amazing. The place is pretty large but still gets very crowded at times, but this is a good place to bring a large group. The service is also good and the food comes out fast.
This was such a cool spot to try a variety of great food! It is laid out like a food hall and once you sit at a table you scan the QR code on the table to order food from as many vendors as you like. You pay through the app well. Super convenient! There was no one at the door when walking in so it was a little confusing on what to do and where to go at first. We also could not find a station for any silverware which would have been nice. I ate from Nami Sushi and got some seasoned corn called Tomorokoshi and a crab filled Omusubi. The corn was a bit tough to eat as I accidentally kept eating the rind overall 4/5 I had the best chai tea i have ever tasted from Qahwah House. I am still dreaming about it haha. 5/5. From the Terry Melt we got the Chicken Parm Melt with fries and a side of dill pickle ranch. The chicken was a bit dry and I wish there was more flavor so I would give that a 3/5. From the So Cheesy vendor we ordered the Old Bay Fish & Chips and I fell in love! Would go back there just for that! 10/5! I didn't have a chance to try Amo Sami's Shawarma but I would love to come back to try them out!
Food hall to eat at, some inside eateries inside the hall. Private area for parties. 4-6 food trucks in the parking lot and seating outside as well as an outside tented area. There is an app to order from any spot in here, that works for a group to order and pay. The app wasn't working for our team today. Had to use Apple Pay. Grabbed some lunch with my colleagues. So Cheesy: Old Bay fish and chips, truffle burger; Terry Melt: Rueben melt, chicken melt with Cajun fries; The Munch Box: chicken Caesar salad and some drinks. Ended with a fiery mango boba from Z's with tapioca and mango bubbles and a Turkish coffee from Qahwah house. Caesar salad was as expected. The truffle burger and the fish and chips were good. The spicy chicken melt was quite tasty, lots of flavor, heat and creamy too. The Cajun fries are just okay. The Rueben melt was good for my colleague, plain fries were so-so. The Turkish coffee is made on the electric stove top. It was piping hot. It was good. The fiery mango was different, but I wouldn't get the it again though.
Excellent spot with a variety of food trucks to choose from. Order from your table and someone will deliver it. Inside and outside sitting areas. This place is great.
Genius concept. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Bathrooms inside. Many food trucks outside with fun summer night vibe with lights and various sizes in table with and without umbrellas. Super cute mural. We ordered from same food trucks so our food would come out at same time. They have QR code you scan at your table and it brings up menus for all trucks and they bring your food to your table after paying with credit card. If you want to order direct at food trucks, its cash only. We wanted shawarma but they were sold out so we picked so cheesy for our dinner. It was just before 9pm on Friday night and it took almost 30 minutes for our food which was biggest drawback. But it was super yummy.
My brother invited me to have dinner at the Canteen in Dearborn. I've heard about this place, but never had a chance to experience it for myself. The concept here is there is one large building with a decent amount of restaurant vendors/food trucks on the property. You can sit down and order your food with the QR code from any of the menus being offered and that business will bring the food to you. My brother and I shared a combination of chicken shawarma from Sami's, BBQ from Big Red's, and an ice cream donut sandwich from Custord Co. I won't go into the details of every single thing we ate because quite frankly what we had was delicious all around. Meals from these food courts are generally on the pricier side, but I felt as though what we ate and the portions we got were more than fair. I just love the quality and variety of what is being offered here. I remember this space used to be Big Fish back in the day, and I'm happy they found a worthy replacement for it. I just wish this was around when I was still living in Dearborn Heights.
You can order from a table inside our outside using your phone. This is prob the ideal way. If you want you can go around to each truck as well. If you order Fri a table there is staff that will bring it to you which is nice. Hand full of good options. All the food we had tasted good. The crab Rangoon egg roll were awesome. The deserts from the place inside looked delicious as well. There are bathrooms located inside, plenty of seating and TV's as well. Glad we stumbled upon this place.
3 months ago
Definitely did this little joint! This place had a great variety of things to choose from. You can use cash at the food trucks/stores itself. If you don't have cash, you can just sit at the table and order with the QR code and they bring it to you. We tried so cheesy and the shawarma truck. Everything was good. I think we like the shawarma the best. We also tried Nami for their Japanese crispy sandos. The sandos did not use the traditional bread that is supposed to be used so the taste was not what I'm used to. The filling was also different. It was more of a cream cheese instead of a cream taste. Also, different than what I'm used to. Still a really good dessert. I will definitely come back and try much other things. read more
6 months ago
2 days ago
I don't understand why food trucks are so expensive. $14-15 for shawarma but everywhere else is $8-9. Downtown Dearborn is a much better hangout spot in my opinion. You can get better options there for lower prices. read more
A nice spot with a lineup of food trucks, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and something for everyone, from coffee and desserts to shawarma , sushi and burgers, perfect for big indecisive gatherings. Amo Sami will forever win me over whenever I see these trucks, and with lots of halal options, this place is an easy recommendation every time. read more
9 months ago
I wish I could leave a separate review for just Qahwah House at this location. I was so disappointed to order a hot chocolate and I got home. Took the lid off and almost half of it is gone! I've never had this experience before. I'm not sure if it was negligence or intentional ... but def not what I expect when paying for a hot chocolate. The rest of the place is clean, friendly staff but I hope these separate stores do a better job. read more
This is a cool concept spot with multiple food trucks outside, a few food spots on the inside, and common seating areas both inside and outside. You can pay cash at the food trucks or you can use an app (scan a QR code) to order using your credit card. You can order through the app for any of the trucks or inside spots. This is a great way try a bunch of different places in one spot, or, have options for everyone in your family who can't agree on where to go for lunch or dinner. I'll review each of the places we tried below (TL;DR), but overall, food was excellent, delivery was quick (except for one truck...more on that below), atmosphere was good, vibe was relaxed and upbeat, very clean inside, and friendly/helpful staff and truck operators all around. Some prices were a bit high, but we didn't feel like it was extreme based on the quality of food and the ability to easily try different offerings without having to drive all over. The biggest knock was that even though we were greeted right away by a very friendly 'guide' when we walked in, his explanation of how the concept works was confusing and incomplete. We ended up having to speak to the folks running the trucks to better understand how to navigate the ordering process, cash vs credit card, and the ability to order everything from all the different trucks on one ticket, not separate tickets for each truck. Our other disappointment was that we went there for lunch (at 12:30p on the weekend) and the biggest indoor spot we wanted to try told us they weren't opening until 2pm so we'd have to come back later (maybe next time). Here's who we ended up trying: Big Red's BBQ Pit: Holy Smokin' Brisket Burnt Ends Batman! Big Red served up the absolute best burnt ends I've ever had from a food truck, and at the top of the list for all time best that I've had. Perfectly charred, crunchy bark while maintaining a juicy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfectly smoked inside. The rub and BBQ sauce were spot-on. Everyone in our family agreed that it was the best thing we tried all day. I guess I could have just said: 10/10 no notes. So Cheesy: Came highly recommended by some friends. A delicious sounding menu with some great options. The Steak Tacos were tender, flavorful, and filled to the max. The cilantro aioli and chipotle crema were flavor-bombs that really brought it all together. Fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The Phili-Mignon sandwich was very good, but not quite as good as I was hoping to get based on the description and price. It was on the small side, very bread-heavy, short on steak, and the beet horseradish mayo was lacking the 'kick' I was looking for. Again, perfectly cooked & seasoned fries on the side. This was the busiest truck we ordered from, so the wait time was much longer than all the rest, especially since there was only one guy working. However, while talking to the guy at the Parma truck (more below) after he finished our order, he ran over to So Cheesy to give him a hand in the truck and help push out food. IMHO, I thought this showed a great collaboration and willingness to put the customer first. Overall, a good experience with So Cheesy, but I'd skip the Phili-Mignon Sandwich and opt for a burger (heard others there saying how amazing they were) or their tacos on our next visit. Parma: My wife had the Arugula Insalata and couldn't stop raving about it. She loved the ingredients, flavor, freshness, and size. Possibly one of the best 'bang for your buck' items that we tried. I didn't catch his name, but the gentleman running the truck was super nice, brought my wife's salad inside to her while the rest of us were outside waiting on other food, and even ran over to help the guy in the So Cheesy truck push out orders! Amo Samis Sammies: We tried the Breadless Chicken Shawarma Bowl. It was delicious and piled a mile high with tasty, marinated, tender chicken. The dressing was light and tangy, and the Lebanese pickles were incredible. I initially thought the price was a bit high for a 'bowl', but after seeing how much chicken was stacked on top, it made sense. read more
We've been wanting to visit for a while, I've been twice in the last few weeks. Cool concept, nice clean dining area inside, seating outside when it's nice. There are several eateries inside and a bunch of food trucks outside. The staff on our first visit was great, one guy came up to us and greeted us, then explained how ordering worked. So simple, you sit down, scan the QR code which takes you to all of the vendors menus, you order and pay online, and they bring the food to you. As we waited, I noticed how the staff working was delivering food, and clearing and cleaning tables very quickly. A manager named Ali, came up and talked to us for a few minutes. He asked if it was our first time and also explained how things work at the Canteen. Very personable guy and he had a hard working staff. The place was clean and really bright inside(probably too bright). There is a coffee & dessert place, a sushi place, bubble tea, and frozen custard inside, plus the food trucks outside featuring Italian, BBQ, burgers, chicken & waffles, Shawarma and more... read more
10 months ago
This place is amazing i will stop here several times until I try it all. Its a cool place for the Spring Summer and Fall. Outdoor seating and 5 different food trucks read more
I really like this spot! I've tried items from a few of the food trucks and everything has been delicious and fresh. I was most skeptical of the sushi spot, but that even blew me away! The sushi burrito is amazing. The place is pretty large but still gets very crowded at times, but this is a good place to bring a large group. The service is also good and the food comes out fast. read more
This was such a cool spot to try a variety of great food! It is laid out like a food hall and once you sit at a table you scan the QR code on the table to order food from as many vendors as you like. You pay through the app well. Super convenient! There was no one at the door when walking in so it was a little confusing on what to do and where to go at first. We also could not find a station for any silverware which would have been nice. I ate from Nami Sushi and got some seasoned corn called Tomorokoshi and a crab filled Omusubi. The corn was a bit tough to eat as I accidentally kept eating the rind overall 4/5 I had the best chai tea i have ever tasted from Qahwah House. I am still dreaming about it haha. 5/5. From the Terry Melt we got the Chicken Parm Melt with fries and a side of dill pickle ranch. The chicken was a bit dry and I wish there was more flavor so I would give that a 3/5. From the So Cheesy vendor we ordered the Old Bay Fish & Chips and I fell in love! Would go back there just for that! 10/5! I didn't have a chance to try Amo Sami's Shawarma but I would love to come back to try them out! read more
Food hall to eat at, some inside eateries inside the hall. Private area for parties. 4-6 food trucks in the parking lot and seating outside as well as an outside tented area. There is an app to order from any spot in here, that works for a group to order and pay. The app wasn't working for our team today. Had to use Apple Pay. Grabbed some lunch with my colleagues. So Cheesy: Old Bay fish and chips, truffle burger; Terry Melt: Rueben melt, chicken melt with Cajun fries; The Munch Box: chicken Caesar salad and some drinks. Ended with a fiery mango boba from Z's with tapioca and mango bubbles and a Turkish coffee from Qahwah house. Caesar salad was as expected. The truffle burger and the fish and chips were good. The spicy chicken melt was quite tasty, lots of flavor, heat and creamy too. The Cajun fries are just okay. The Rueben melt was good for my colleague, plain fries were so-so. The Turkish coffee is made on the electric stove top. It was piping hot. It was good. The fiery mango was different, but I wouldn't get the it again though. read more
Genius concept. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Bathrooms inside. Many food trucks outside with fun summer night vibe with lights and various sizes in table with and without umbrellas. Super cute mural. We ordered from same food trucks so our food would come out at same time. They have QR code you scan at your table and it brings up menus for all trucks and they bring your food to your table after paying with credit card. If you want to order direct at food trucks, its cash only. We wanted shawarma but they were sold out so we picked so cheesy for our dinner. It was just before 9pm on Friday night and it took almost 30 minutes for our food which was biggest drawback. But it was super yummy. read more
My brother invited me to have dinner at the Canteen in Dearborn. I've heard about this place, but never had a chance to experience it for myself. The concept here is there is one large building with a decent amount of restaurant vendors/food trucks on the property. You can sit down and order your food with the QR code from any of the menus being offered and that business will bring the food to you. My brother and I shared a combination of chicken shawarma from Sami's, BBQ from Big Red's, and an ice cream donut sandwich from Custord Co. I won't go into the details of every single thing we ate because quite frankly what we had was delicious all around. Meals from these food courts are generally on the pricier side, but I felt as though what we ate and the portions we got were more than fair. I just love the quality and variety of what is being offered here. I remember this space used to be Big Fish back in the day, and I'm happy they found a worthy replacement for it. I just wish this was around when I was still living in Dearborn Heights. read more
4 months ago
You can order from a table inside our outside using your phone. This is prob the ideal way. If you want you can go around to each truck as well. If you order Fri a table there is staff that will bring it to you which is nice. Hand full of good options. All the food we had tasted good. The crab Rangoon egg roll were awesome. The deserts from the place inside looked delicious as well. There are bathrooms located inside, plenty of seating and TV's as well. Glad we stumbled upon this place. read more
5 months ago
9 months ago
So I went to the canteen today, the wait was a little long sucks that someone in your group gets their food first and by the time they are done eating the other order comes out. I personally got the steak melt which let me say was amazing super good super fresh overall 10/10 I also got the corn I wish I could say great things about it but honestly was so bad I took one bite and threw it away, I never thought corn on the cob could be soft and soggy, my friend got a sushi burrito he said it was dry so we went and got extra sauce and he was it was really good at that point, overall food is a 8.5/10 and place in general is a 7/10! I would recommend going. The place was clean always staff walking around cleaning which I really liked. read more
6 months ago
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6 months ago
What a cool concept the canteen is you have Qahwah House La Fork, the custard company, Zee's bubble tea the munch box Terry melt the chicken coop so cheesy and a few other others all in one location you can order and pay through the app one time and pay for one bill with multiple spots and tons of options because of it, the inside is clean people are constantly walking around, wiping up tables, making sure everything is in order read more
1 year ago
Amo Samis was super good there The smoothie and bubble tea sucked The brisket sandwich was good but a bit spicy read more
Love this concept! A food hall/truck park that serves up different foods all in one place. The convenience of scanning a QR code and ordering right at your table is amazing. I wish there were more places like this. The variety is good, but if you go too early, certain food trucks may not be open and serving yet. Prices are a bit pricey for food truck food. Overall, great place to meet up with friends. Wish there were more drink options. read more
I absolutely love food halls, so I'm super happy that another one opened near the Detroit area. The actual building is really nice and has plenty of seating indoors and there's a huge outdoor space as well with nice lighting. There are both food trucks outside, as well as indoor restaurants. They have everything ranging from sushi, shawarmas, burgers, pastas, coffee, dessert, etc. The Nami sushi was good, and the crab rangoon egg rolls are incredible. I also got a chicken shawarma, which was probably one of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend checking this place out with some friends. read more
2 years ago
Do you know this place is absolutely awesome who would not want to have eight restaurants/food trucks in the same area it reminds me of down in Florida I will definitely be back to this place. next to Fairlane Mall in Dearborn, Michigan is this hidden gem. We tried two of the restaurants while we were here. We did not try all eight. But I tried the ( terry melt ) I had the steak melt and it was 10 out of 10. It taste like a beef stroganoff sandwich Texas toast the french fries were absolutely amazing. My girlfriend went with the restaurant the (lunchbox) and had the cowboy sliders they had house sauce, bacon, sweet pickle unique taste to say the least absolutely love my time here you should check it out. Everyone was super friendly. Everything was super organized. Had a great time. read more
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I love how the Canteen is set up, the day that I went it was cold and raining, so being able to order inside was a plus. They have a QR code on the table that pulls up all the food trucks that are located there and you can place one big order at multiple trucks at one time and they bring the food to you. read more
2 years ago
This is a heck of a place. You can sit where ever and order your food from a Qr scanner. They will bring it to your table. They have outside seating and inside seating and outside seating this place is everything. They even have a rentable space area read more
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720 Town Center Dr
Dearborn, MI 48126
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